OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE CLAMPING APPARATUS

Abstract

 The present disclosure discloses an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) for clamping an optical fibre cable (112) attached to a base (304) comprising an upper clamp member (106) and a lower clamp member (102), a grooved fibre extension (110) for placing optical fibre elements (108) and two grooved strength member extensions (206) formed in the upper clamp member (106) and the lower clamp member (104). In particular, the two grooved strength member extension (206)is coupled to attach two strength members (204).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of optic fibre cable telecommunication systems. And more particularly, relates to an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus used in the optic fibre cable telecommunication systems.

[0002] The present application claims the benefit of Indian Application No. 202111015043 titled "Optical Fibre Cable Clamping Apparatus" filed by the applicant on 31st March 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Background Art

[0003] A distributed fibre network typically includes a large network of installed optical fibre cables connected to multiple electronic and mechanical devices. The optical fibre cables initiate from multiple terminals and are periodically opened and spliced for allowing data to be distributed to other cables in branches of the distributed fibre network.

[0004] In particular, the optical fibre cables' branches may be further distributed until the distributed fibre network reaches individual homes, businesses, offices, premises, and the like with use of telecommunications closures/enclosure such as splice (en)closures. The opened regions in the optical fibre cables are protected by the splice closures to protect exposed fibres and interiors of the optical fibre cables. The splice closures have multiple input and output ports for entry and exit of the optical fibre cables. Traditionally, the splice closures are designed to facilitate management and protection of individual spliced fibres.

[0005] Further, the optical fibre cables in the distributed fibre network may be installed on different support structures like walls, poles and underground structures and environments.

[0006] Traditionally, different telecommunications closures with application specific designs are required for each support structure. The different closure designs are required for different mounting orientations like horizontal and vertical orientations. Additional splitter enclosures are required for signal distribution into multiple fibres. Moreover, the use of different closures with different strength and performance for different installation environments arise a challenge in griping, clamping and securing a fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) central loose tube cable within a very less space inside 8 Port/12 Port and 4 Port terminals. Also, safely guiding the FRP loose tube cable to receptacles of the aforesaid terminals is a big challenge in the present scenario. Some of the prior art references are given below:

[0007] US patent application "US6487344B1" discloses a watertight inlet device for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a chamber or into a container via an inlet passageway provided for this purpose. The device is fitted to the cable and secured to the strength members thereof before the cable is inserted into the chamber or container, the outer sheath of the cable further being secured directly on the watertight inlet device, the watertight inlet device then being received by being threaded into the chamber or container, and being locked therein by keying.

[0008] Another US patent application "US6269214B1" discloses an optical fiber organizer and a box for receiving it. The inlets for the optical cables project side-by-side in row abreast from the same short side of the box bottom and the organizer includes a pedestal which receives, in a nested manner, stackable modules for holding cassettes. The pedestal is made of a plastics material and has an outside shape that is rounded. A transit empty space is provided before the pedestal for the purpose of passing the fibers, and a storage empty space is provided after the pedestal for the purpose of storing standby fibers.

[0009] Yet US patent application "US8879883B2" discloses an optical fiber cable inlet device and telecommunications enclosure system, where an inlet device is described for inserting a cable containing optical fibers into a telecommunications enclosure. The inlet device includes a housing with a strength member securing section configured to fasten at least one strength member to the housing. The inlet device further includes a fiber guide device. The inlet device may be used in a single fiber optical cable assembly or multi-fiber optical cable assembly.

[0010] However, the prior art fails to disclose any significant considerations to counter drawbacks associated with griping, clamping and securing the FRP central loose tube cable within the very less space inside the 8 Port/12 Port and 4 Port terminals.

[0011] Thus, in light of the above-stated discussion and to overcome the above stated disadvantages, there is an urgent need for a technical solution that overcomes the above stated limitations in the prior arts such as on optical fibre cable clamping apparatus of addressing above hardware constraints.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0012] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and a method for clamping optical fibre cable.

[0013] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus for clamping an optical fibre cable is attached to a base. In particular, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus includes an upper clamp member, a lower clamp member operably coupled to the upper clamp member and the base, a grooved fibre extension formed between the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member, a plurality of optical fibre elements securely clamped to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus and placed in the grooved fibre extension and a two grooved strength member extension operably coupled with the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member.

[0014] According to a second aspect of the disclosure, the two grooved strength member extension is operably coupled to attach with two strength members.

[0015] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members are positioned diametrically opposite to each other and one or more optical fibre elements in the optical fibre cable.

[0016] According to a third aspect of the disclosure, the two strength members are attached to the two grooved strength member extension

[0017] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members are attached to the two grooved strength member extension by a glue.

[0018] In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members are attached to the two grooved strength member extension by one or more crimps.

[0019] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the two grooved strength member extension has at least one cavity with one or more crimp sleeves for crushing onto the two strength member of the optical fibre cable thereby preventing outward axial movement of the optical fibre cable by application of force.

[0020] According to the fourth aspect of the disclosure, one or more crimp sleeves is locked inside the corresponding strength member extension of the two grooved strength member extension. Particularly, the crimp sleeves prevent movement of the two strength members. Moreover, the crimp sleeves provide resistance to axial pull force of the two strength members.

[0021] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two grooved strength member extension is positioned at an angle to the grooved fibre extension.

[0022] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the crimp sleeves are locked inside corresponding to the two strength members of the two grooved strength member extension.

[0023] According to the fifth aspect of the disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus further comprises at least one elongated member on the first side of the lower clamp member and the upper clamp member. In particular, at least one elongated member is a screw. Moreover, the first side of the lower clamp member is operatively coupled to the base. Furthermore, the base has at least one cavity to accommodate the elongated member thereby preventing outward axial movement of the optical fibre cable.

[0024] According to the sixth aspect of the disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus also comprises at least two anchor hooks operably configured to lock the upper clamp member with the lower clamp member. In particular, the anchor hooks are provided on anyone of the upper clamp member and/or the lower clamp member.

[0025] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member are coated with an epoxy coating.

[0026] According to the seventh aspect of the disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus clamps the optical fibre cable with a terminal having a staggered port.

[0027] According to the eighth aspect of the disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus is configured to clamp and secure double FRP optical fibre cables. In particular, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus prevents axial movements of the double FRP optical fibre cables.

[0028] Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method of clamping an optical fibre cable in an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus. The method comprising steps of attaching optical fibre cable clamping apparatus with the base of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus, positioning an upper clamp member with a lower clamp member, forming a grooved fibre extension coupled to the lower clamp member and the upper clamp member, placing one or more optical fibre elements in the grooved fibre extension, securely clamping one or more optical fibre elements to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus and attaching a two grooved strength member extension with the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member. Subsequently, the two grooved strength member extension is operably coupled to attach two strength members.

[0029] According to the ninth aspect of the disclosure, the proposed method comprising a step of positioning the two strength members diametrically opposite to each other.

[0030] Alternatively, the two strength members are positioned diametrically opposite plurality of optical fibre elements in the optical fibre cable. Particularly, the two strength members are attached to the two grooved strength member extensions by a glue and/or a plurality of crimps.

[0031] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises coating the upper clamp member and the lower clamp member with an epoxy coating.

[0032] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises positioning at least one elongated member on a first side of the lower clamp member and the upper clamp member and locking the upper clamp member with the lower clamp member with anchor hooks.

[0033] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises clamping the optical fibre cable with a terminal having a staggered port.

[0034] These and other aspects of the disclosure herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred examples and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the disclosure herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the disclosure herein include all such modifications.

[0035] The foregoing solutions are attained by employing an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus and method of clamping thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] To describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or in the prior art more clearly, the following briefly describes the accompanying drawings required for describing the embodiments or the prior art. Apparently, the accompanying drawings in the following description merely show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive other implementations from these accompanying drawings without creative efforts. All of the embodiments or the implementations shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Fig. 1 is a pictorial representation illustrating a perspective view of an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is a pictorial representation illustrating an exemplary arrangement over a lower clamp member of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is a pictorial representation illustrating a first perspective view of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus inside a terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 4 is a pictorial representation illustrating a second perspective view of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus inside the terminal in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 5 is a pictorial representation illustrating the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus inside the terminal having staggered ports in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for clamping an optical fibre cable in an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

REFERENCE LIST

[0037] 

Optical Fibre Cable Clamping Apparatus 100

Lower Clamp Member 102

At Least One Elongated Member 104

Upper Clamp Member 106

One or more Optical Fibre Elements 108

Grooved Fibre Extension 110

Optical Fibre Cable 112

Crimp Sleeves 202

Two Strength Members 204

Two Grooved Strength Member Extensions 206

Terminal 302

Base 304

Staggered Port 502

[0038] The method and apparatus illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in the various figures.

[0039] It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. This figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that the accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0040] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subject to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps, features, compositions and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features.

Definitions:

[0041] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, and examples are collected here. These definitions should be read in the light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skill in the art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art, however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth below.

[0042] The articles "a", "an" and "the" are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article.

[0043] The terms "comprise" and "comprising" are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as "consists of only".

[0044] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word "comprise", and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of element or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of element or steps.

[0045] The term "including" is used to mean "including but not limited to". "Including" and "including but not limited to" are used interchangeably.

[0046] Fig. 1 is a pictorial representation illustrating a perspective view of an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 for clamping an optical fibre cable 112 attached to a base 304. Particularly, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 comprises lower clamp member 102 operably coupled to the upper clamp member 106 and the base 304.(As illustrated in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4), the grooved fibre extension 110 formed in the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102, one or more optical fibre elements 108 securely clamped to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 and placed in the grooved fibre extension 110 and a two grooved strength member extensions 206.

[0047] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one elongated member 104 provides coupling of the lower clamp member 102 with the upper clamp member 106. In particular, at least one elongated member 104 is on the first side of the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106. Moreover, the first side of the lower clamp member 102 is operatively coupled to the base 304. Furthermore, the base 304 has at least one cavity to accommodate at least one elongated member, thereby preventing outward axial movement of the optical fibre cable 112.

[0048] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106 have the grooved fibre extension 110 to provide passage and place one or more optical fibre elements 108. Similarly, each of the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106 may have the two grooved strength member extension 206 to provide passage to the two strength members 204.

[0049] Alternatively, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may have more than two grooved strength member extensions 206.

[0050] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102 have epoxy coating.

[0051] Alternatively, each of the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102 may have any other suitable coating.

[0052] The epoxy coating on the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102 enhances various properties of the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102. The various properties may include, but not limited to, durability, rigidity, hardness, abrasion resistance, impact resistance and chemical resistance. Additionally, the epoxy coating may enhance the various mechanical properties due to an epoxy resin and a polyamine hardener.

[0053] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may include at least two anchor hooks for locking the upper clamp member 106 with the lower clamp member 102. In particular, at least two anchor hooks may be provided either on the upper clamp member 106 and/or on the lower clamp member 102.

[0054] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may include at least two slots where the two anchor hooks may be latched to lock the upper clamp member 106 with the lower clamp member 102.

[0055] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least two slots may be provided on the lower clamp member 102.

[0056] In accordance with alternate embodiment of the present disclosure, at least two slots may be provided on the upper clamp member 106.

[0057] In an example, at least two slots may have a rectangular shape.

[0058] In another example, at least two slots may have a square shape.

[0059] In yet another example, at least two slots may have any suitable shape.

[0060] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, all the elements of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may operate coherently and synchronously to clamp and secure an optical fibre cable 112.

[0061] Fig. 2 is a pictorial representation illustrating an exemplary arrangement 200 over a lower clamp member 102 of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Particularly, the exemplary arrangement 200 includes, crimp sleeves 202, two strength members 204, a lower clamp member 102, at least one elongated member 104, and one or more optical fibre elements 108.

[0062] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the exemplary arrangement 200 may include two circular crimp sleeves.

[0063] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the crimp sleeves 202 may be provided for securing the two strength members 204 within the two grooved strength member extensions 206. In particular, each of the two grooved strength member extension 206 may have one or more cavities. In particular, one or more cavities may accommodate one or more crimp sleeves that may be crushed on to the two strength members 204 of the optical fibre cable 112, thereby preventing outward axial movement of the optical fibre cable 112 by application of force.

[0064] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the crimp sleeves 202 may be locked inside a corresponding strength member extension of the two grooved strength member extensions 206. Thus, the crimp sleeves 202 prevent movement of the two strength members 204 and provide resistance to axial pull force of the two strength members 204.

[0065] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members 204 is positioned diametrically opposite to each other and one or more optical fibre elements 108 in the optical fibre cable 112.

[0066] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two grooved strength member extension 206 may be formed between the upper clamp member 106 and lower clamp member 102 operably coupled to each other for providing a passage to the two strength members 204. Particularly, the two strength members 204 are attached in the two grooved strength member extensions 206.

[0067] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members 204 are attached to the two grooved strength member extension 206 by a glue.

[0068] In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members 204 are attached to the two grooved strength member extension 206 by one or more crimps.

[0069] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, strength member extension 206 operably coupled with the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102. In particular, the upper clamp member 106 may be placed over the lower clamp member 102 to form a sandwich assembly to prevent axial movements of the two strength members 204 and one or more optical fibre elements 108.

[0070] In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may enable compact anchoring of the two strength members 204 and one or more optical fibre elements 108. In particular, the clamping of the two strength members 204 and one or more of optical fibre elements 108 are performed after removing external protective sheath of the optical fibre cable 112.

[0071] In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the two grooved strength member extension 206 is positioned at an angle to the grooved fibre extension 110.

[0072] In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the two grooved strength member extension 206 may be at an angle to the grooved fibre extension 110.

[0073] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two strength members 204 may split apart forming a "Y" profile into the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100. Particularly, the "Y "profile is formed on each of the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102 due to the two grooved strength member extensions.(As illustrated in an exemplary arrangement 200 in Fig. 2).

[0074] FIG. 3 and Fig.4 are pictorial representations illustrating first perspective view 300 and second perspective view 400 of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 inside the terminal 302 in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may comprise at least one elongated member 104 on the first side of the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106. The first side of the lower clamp member 102 may operatively be coupled to the base 304. Moreover, the base 304 may have at least one cavity to accommodate at least one elongated member 104, thereby preventing outward axial movement of the optical fibre cable 112. Further, the lower clamp member 102 may operably be coupled with the upper clamp member 106 through at least one elongated member 104.

[0075] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one elongated member 104 is a screw. Generally, a screw corresponds to mechanical fasteners that are used to join two or more elements.

[0076] Alternatively, other types of fasteners may also be utilized in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0077] In an exemplary example, may have at least one elongated member 104 may have tapered shank.

[0078] In another example, at least one elongated member may have a nontapered shank.

[0079] In yet another exemplary example, at least one elongated member 104 may have in-built washers.

[0080] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one elongated member 104 is not limited to above mentioned screws.

[0081] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 further comprises a terminal 302 to clamp the two strength members 204 and one or more optical fibre elements 108 that enter into the terminal 302.

[0082] In general, the terminal is referred to as a point at which a conductor from a component, device or network comes to an end.

[0083] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal 302 may also refer to an electrical connector at this endpoint, acting as the reusable interface to a conductor and creating a point where external circuits can be connected.

[0084] In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal 302 may simply be the end of a wire or it may be fitted with a connector or fastener.

[0085] Fig. 5 is a pictorial representation illustrating the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus inside the terminal having staggered ports in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Particularly, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 may be used to clamp the optical fibre cable 112 with the terminal 302 having a staggered port 502.

[0086] Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for clamping an optical fibre cable in an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The method starts at step 605 and proceeds to step 610. At step 605, the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100 is attached to the base 304 of optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100.

[0087] At step 610, the upper clamp member 106 is placed over the lower clamp member 102 to form a sandwich assembly to prevent axial movements of the two strength members 204 and one or more optical fibre elements 108. In particular, the lower clamp member 102 is operably coupled to the upper clamp member 106 and the base 304.

[0088] Step 610 proceeds to step 615. At step 615, a grooved fibre extension 110 is formed in the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106. And, the lower clamp member 102 is coupled to the upper clamp member 106 and base 304.

[0089] Step 615 proceeds to step 620. At step 620, one or more optical fibre elements 108 are placed in the grooved fibre extension 110.

[0090] Step 620 proceeds to step 625. At step 625, one or more optical fibre elements 108 are securely clamped to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus 100.

[0091] Step 625 proceeds to step 630. At step 630, the two grooved strength member extension 206 is attached with the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102. In particular, the two grooved strength member extension 206 is operably coupled to attach the two strength members 204. Moreover, the two strength members 204 are attached to the two grooved strength member extension 206 by a glue and/or a plurality of crimps.

[0092] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises positioning the two strength members 204 diametrically opposite to each other and one or more optical fibre elements 108 in the optical fibre cable 112.

[0093] In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises coating the upper clamp member 106 and the lower clamp member 102 with an epoxy.

[0094] In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises positioning at least one elongated member 104 on the first side of the lower clamp member 102 and the upper clamp member 106 and locking the upper clamp member 106 with the lower clamp member 102 with at least two anchor hooks.

[0095] In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the method comprises clamping the optical fibre cable 112 with a terminal 302 having a staggered port 502.

[0096] It may be noted that the flowchart 600 is explained to have above stated process steps, however, those skilled in the art would appreciate that the flowchart 600 may have more/less number of process steps which may enable all the above stated embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0097] The present disclosure of the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus advantageously clamps and secures one or more optical fibre elements and the two strength members for unobstructed and safe distribution of the optical fibre cable.

[0098] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present technology have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present technology to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present technology and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present technology and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present technology.

[0099] While several possible embodiments of the disclosure have been described above and illustrated in some cases, it should be interpreted and understood as to have been presented only by way of illustration and example, but not by limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.

[0100] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure. While the foregoing written description of the disclosure enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The disclosure should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope of the disclosure. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary, with the true scope of the disclosure being indicated by the claims.

Claims

1. An optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) for clamping an optical fibre cable (112) attached to a base (304), characterized in that:

an upper clamp member (106);

a lower clamp member (102) operably coupled to the upper clamp member (106) and the base (304);

a grooved fibre extension (110) formed in operably coupled the upper clamp member (106) and the lower clamp member (102);

a plurality of optical fibre elements (108) securely clamped to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) and placed in the grooved fibre extension (110); and

a two grooved strength member extension (206) operably coupled with the upper clamp member (106) and the lower clamp member (102) and the two grooved strength member extension (206) is operably coupled to attach a two strength members (204).

2. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two strength members (204) are positioned diametrically opposite to each other and the plurality of optical fibre elements (108) in the optical fibre cable (112).

3. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the two strength members (204) are attached to the two grooved strength member extension (206) by a glue.

4. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the two strength members (204) are attached to the two grooved strength member extension (206) by a plurality of crimps.

5. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein each of the two grooved strength member extension (206) has at least one cavity with a plurality of crimp sleeves (202) for crushing onto the two strength member (204) of the optical fibre cable (112).

6. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the two grooved strength member extension (206) is positioned at an angle to the grooved fibre extension (110).

7. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a plurality of crimp sleeves (202) are locked inside corresponding the two strength member (204) of the two grooved strength member extension (206).

8. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the upper clamp member (106) and the lower clamp member (102) are coated with an epoxy coating.

9. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) further comprising an at least one elongated member (104) on a first side of the lower clamp member (102) and the upper clamp member (106).

10. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein a first side of the lower clamp member (102) is operatively coupled to the base (304) having at least one cavity to accommodate the at least one elongated member (104).

11. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) further comprising an at least two anchor hooks operably configured to lock the upper clamp member (106) with the lower clamp member (102).

12. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the at least two anchor hooks are provided on anyone of the upper clamp member (106) and/or the lower clamp member (102).

13. The optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) is configured to clamp the optical fibre cable (112) with a terminal (302) having a staggered port (502).

14. A method of clamping an optical fibre cable (112) in an optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) characterized by following steps:

attaching the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100) with a base (304);

positioning an upper clamp member (106) over a lower clamp member (102); wherein the lower clamp member (102) is operably coupled to the upper clamp member (106) and a base (304);

forming a grooved fibre extension (110) coupled to the lower clamp member (102) and the upper clamp member (106);

placing a plurality of optical fibre elements (108) in the grooved fibre extension (110);

securely clamping the plurality of optical fibre elements (108) to the optical fibre cable clamping apparatus (100); and

attaching a two grooved strength member extension (206) with the upper clamp member (106) and the lower clamp member (102);

wherein the two grooved strength member extension (206) is operably coupled to attach a two strength members (204).

15. The method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the method comprises clamping the optical fibre cable (112) with a terminal (302) having a staggered port (502).

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